Plant Care Vriesea Carinata

Vriesea Carinata

3.5 out of 5 (4 experiences)

Vriesea Carinata has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves
Vriesea Carinata has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily

Also known as

Flaming Sword, Flaming Sword, Lobster Claw and Painted Feather

Taxonomy

Vriesea carinata
Vriesea
Bromeliaceae
Poales

How to care for Vriesea Carinata

💦 Water

How often to water your Vriesea Carinata

Water needs for Vriesea Carinata
0.5 cups
every 12

Vriesea Carinata needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Vriesea Carinata

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Flaming Sword in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Vriesea Carinata: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Vriesea Carinata may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Vriesea Carinata in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Vriesea Carinata

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Vriesea Carinata: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Vriesea Carinata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Vriesea Carinata thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Flaming Sword Water Frequency →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Vriesea Carinata may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Flaming Sword Light Requirements →

Flaming Sword Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Vriesea Carinata is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Flaming Sword Edible? →

Flaming Sword Toxicity to Cats →

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Flaming Sword Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Vriesea Carinata does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Flaming Sword →

Best Pots for Flaming Sword →

When and How to Successfully Repot Flaming Sword →


💩 Fertilizer

Vriesea Carinata grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Flaming Sword →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Vriesea Carinata, since they are very sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Vriesea Carinata

Vriesea Carinata

Vriesea Carinata


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Vriesea Carinata has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 3
Vriesea Carinata has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 2
Vriesea Carinata has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 2
Vriesea Carinata has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
Vriesea Carinata has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
@Tyhan7 avatar
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leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 110 XP
globe Allonby, England
05/16/2021

It’s nice but all the flowery bits have gone brown and ugly

Survivor Survivor
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
@Howellml avatar
@@Howellml
leaf-1 31 Plants
xp 5,548 XP
04/04/2021

Water inside the “cup” of the plant for best results

Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor

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